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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) reacts to play against Mississippi during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16
By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer
Fri,03/28/25-8:41PM , 168 Reads
ATLANTA (AP) — Jase Richardson's hot shooting helped Michigan State overcome a poor start and move into another Elite Eight, though the Spartans need at least one more win for a real celebration.

“We don’t put up any banners for Elite Eights,” coach Tom Izzo said. “We put up banners for Final Fours and national championships.”
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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Atlanta, ahead of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Auburn's Pearl says his March Madness call for hostage release was about 'survival,' not politics
By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer
Thu,03/27/25-4:23PM , 150 Reads
ATLANTA (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says he wasn't mixing politics with sports last week when he called for the release of an American hostage in Gaza.
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Georgia forward Asa Newell (14), Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3), Mississippi State center Gai Chol (34) and Georgia center Somto Cyril (6) reach to rebound the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)

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Hubbard's 16 points help No. 22 Mississippi State hold off Georgia, 76-75, to end 2-game skid
By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer
Sat,02/08/25-7:33PM , 88 Reads
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 16 points and No. 22 Mississippi State held off Georgia 76-75 on Saturday night to end a two-game losing streak.

In the matchup of the Southeastern Conference's two versions of Bulldogs, Mississippi State (17-6, 5-5 SEC) survived Georgia's second-half comeback.
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Fleaux quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the OT7 Orlando football tournament against Raw, April 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

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NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system
By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer
Wed,11/13/24-1:47PM , 99 Reads
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools.
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